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The Press., 1887-09-01

Gov. HYDE, of the Connecticut commission on diseased domestic animals, recently visited Goldens Bridge, N. Y., the infected district of pleuro- pneumonia. MT. Brady's farm there was one of the first places of the outbreak He had herd of some 300 head, all of which have been slaughtered. Gov. Hyde found Q new outbreak of this disease in herd of Her man Green next neighbor to MT. Brady. This herd consists of ..33 head, two of which are typical cases of the disease in it's last stages ready to drop into the general vault where some 20 of this same herd have already been dumped by the U. s. authorities. Judge Norman Merritt next neighbor to Green, has 8 herd of 73 head infected, and these will all be slaughtered at once by the same authority. It is hoped that this will stamp out the dis ease in this place, but pleuro- pneumonia is so insidious in its character that no man can tell when or where it will next appear. As Goldens Bridge is line town, the people of our state are on the alert, constantly calling the commissioners to see sick cattle from all parts of the state, fearing it may be pleuro- pneumonia. The commissioners are prompt in responding to all calls made upon them, are vigilant, watching every possible avenue by which this malady may be introduced into our state, and we are pleased to say they know of no actual cases of pleuro-pneumonia in Connecticut
The Press., 1887-09-01
DIsTRIor OF STAFFORD, ss. Proba

U Court. August 27th 1887.
 Estate of Carlos Prouty, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of R. S. Hicks, praying that an instrument in writing, purporiug to be the last will and testament of said Prouty, deceased may be proved approved. allowed and admitted to probate per application on file more fully appears and that letters of administration may be granted trustees appointed on said estate.
 Ordered that said application be heard and determ- ined at the Probate Office, in Stafford, in said Dis trct on the 10th day of September, A D. 1884, at 10 o'clock n the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of h aring thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said District, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-pos in the town of Stafford in said district.
 JAMES F. CHAMBERLAIN, Judge.
The Press., 1887-09-01

THE paper published last week on the min eral springs of Stafford, the character of it's water, and comparison of it's properties with other noted springs, is the dearest descriptive article on that topic that we have yet seen in print. To obtain liberty to 80 characterize it we give away the fact that it was contribut- ed article. It is reprinted this week, as there was considerable call in excess of supply for papers containing it. The first page also con- tains beside other local matter and "Things Worth Knowing" communication of great interest to old residents of the town, from a they are both interesting and accurate.
The Press., 1887-09-01

By not going to bed until 23O o'clock, 8
 St. Louis man got an opportunity to shoot a burglar who was about to enter at the back window. Burglars have often been frightened away on hearing the footsteps of persons coming home ip the small hours. It might be we'll for those of us who are sufficiently wealthy to attract burglarious attention, to change our hours of repose. Wives, moreover, should be less severe on husbands who have been kept out late on business. Many 8 belated husband has never caught burglar, but he is liable to get one almost any morning.
The Press., 1887-09-01

The Englishmen of New Haven have a naturalization club. Its object is to in- duce Englishmen to become naturalized. The club held meeting last evening, and was addressed by Judge Sheldon and ex-MayOr Lewis. It was announced that that there were 5000 Englishmen in New Haven, 500 of whom were naturalized. A great many Englishmen are attached strongly to their own government, and de- to abjure their queen and government, and swear allegiance to the United States
The Press., 1887-09-01
Stafford TeIeph one Directory.

Stafford Central Office in Stafford National Bank Building, Stafford Springs, Miss FANNY SPARROW, manager.
 sUBsCRIBERs-sTAFFORD SPRINGS. LIB Richards, residence. Jas Mclaughlin, residence E. A. Buck & Co.'S store. G The Press office Dr. J. s. Clark, office Dr.C. Newton, residence Julius Converse, residence N. L. N. R. R. depot W. H. Cooley, residence Rawitser Bros residence Towne& Blair, Liv yStable. '' {" office E. c. DenniS' office. Smith & Coolcy's office R. $. Hicks. residence. '' '' Glyn Mill. c. J. Holmes, office. Dr. F. l.. Smith, residence Mineral Springs Go. office. Stafford National Bank W.U. Telegraph Co. office Warren Woolen Co.,, office C.F. HarWood, residence Fanny Sparrow, residence. B. & O. Telegraph Office STAFFORD HOLLOW R. s. Beebe's store (pay station).
 HYDEvILLE.s Chas. Holts office. (PhanIx Woolen Col
 STAFFORDVILLE.
 A. S. Eaton's store [pay station) s. B. AmadOn's ofice
 ORCUTTVILLE.
 Mill of Ellis, Converse & Co.
The Press., 1887-09-01

TowN OFFICERS are now busy at their re- ports. The cost of highway repairs will fig ure largely, and swell the footings of the col umns. The careful taxpayer will groan as he looks at these footings on town-meeting day, and worst of all there is little show for so much cost. For the heavy rains, which have made repairs necessary, have come again and again, to the destruction of repairs as made, and increase of original damage. They have made it impossible for the boards to make any record as careful and economical managers, however hard they may have tried. But the stern fact will stand-the roads are in wretched shape now, and the money spent on them has largely been wasted. Nobody is to blame. It has been Q "visitation of Providence"
The Press., 1887-09-01

Commissioner Hotchkiss of the state bu- reau of labor statistics has issued his first circular of inquiry to the wage:workers of the state. If the bureau is to be success, it must be aided by each working man ,and the circular asks each laborer to give an accurate account of bis receipts and expen- ses for at least one month. This will give information as to the comparative condi- tion of employees in various sections of the state
The Press., 1887-09-01

With the exception of the Colchester post, 46 of the 67 Connecticut posts of the Grand Army, which have been heard from, are reported to have voted in favor of again urging before congress the pension bill which was vetoed last winter by the nresidant
The Press., 1887-09-01

Gov. Hill must f6el good on both sides. The New York liquor dealers, at their re- cent convention, thanked him for his oppo- sition to the high license bill and the pres ident of the prohibitory convention at Syracuse praised him for killing the bill.
The Press., 1887-09-01

TIE publisher of one paper in this county says his paper is not used for pantry shelves. We can't see why it is rejected for that use ; we don't regard it as nasty.
The Press., 1887-09-01

Ashford Aug 17th, Leander Wright, 6S.
 Holland, Aug. 21st, Jesse Willis, 73.
 Rockville, Aug 18th, Anna Blinn, 84.
 Stafford Springs, Aug. 27th, Adelbert, 4 months 10 days, son of Thomas Ruby. Bristol, Aug. 17th, Harvey Merrick, 79. j At insane retreat, Providence, R. l., Aug 14th, Nelson spaulding, 71 formerly of Vest ford. ,.f .-f
 Stafford Springs, Aug. .29th, Charles, 7mos. son of Frank Bassini
 Eastford, Aug. 18th, James Wheaton, GA.
 Mansfield, Aug. 29th, Mary tCapwell, 76.
The Press., 1887-09-01
BOrma

Wilmington, Aug. 25th, daughter to Charles Robbins.
 Stafford Hollow, Aug. 18th, daughter to Fred J. Glover. Somers, Aug. 17th daughter Bessie Julia), to Fred l.. and Jennie Wood.
 Holland, Mass, 10th, son to MT. and Mrs. Adams.
The Press., 1887-09-01

THE temperature of several recent days has suggested thoughts of early frost, but so far none have appeared to do damage. The sea- son at seaside resorts must be affected by the
The Press., 1887-09-01

A new law in New York state makes it misdemeanor for hotel proprietors to neg lect to place a rope or other fire escape convenient to each room above the ground floor. This will involve, it is estimated, the purchase of $50 miles of rope, and a total expense of many thousands of dollars in New York city alone.
The Press., 1887-09-01

Irving Chappell, an essence peddler, charged with causing the death of Frank Lamerine of Lebanon, has been released from custody. The evidence showed that Lamerine drank fatal dose of oil of win tergreen, having mistaken it for bottle of raspberry wine which was near by.
The Press., 1887-09-01

The annual reunion of the Conn. Vol. Veteran Association will be held at Saven Rock (West Haven), on Friday, Septem- Der 9th. Members will meet at the New Haven depot at 10 o'clock and take horse cars. Every one who can attend is re- quested to notify, by postal card, J. O. Kinney, secretary, Hartford.
The Press., 1887-09-01

g. 53S, ,499 64 I, James L.I.ombard, Vice President and Manager of the Lombard Investment Company of Boston, Mass, and Kansas City, Mo-, do soemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. JAMES l.. LOMBARD. Sworn to before me this Sth day Of July, 1887.
 JOSEPH JACOBS, JR Notary Public. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSEfTS,l
 COUNTY SUFFOLK. hereby certify that, having examined the books of the Lombard Investment Company, the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. A B. MYGATr,
 Deputy Examiner appointed by the Board of Bank Commissioners of the State of Connecticut
 further certify that, having audited the securities held by E. Lombard, Jr., James L. Lombard and II. W. l.. Russell, Trustees, ascertained that the requisite coaterial certified by them Trustees, in their hands fer Series A. E, c, D. B, F, H, l, K, X, Y, z and w. A. B. MYGATT,
 Deputy Examiner appointed by the Board of Bank Commissioners of the State of Connecticut The LOMBARD COMPANIES BONDS
The Press., 1887-09-01

JAMES MoLAUeHLIN tE SoE, PUBLISHERS. s16o per year. s1.25 when paid strictly in advanC
The Press., 1887-09-01

FROM January 1887, this paper and the Connect cut Courant weekly, furnished together for $9 payable at this office in advance
The Press., 1887-09-01

SOME of our farmers seem likely to draw in their last loads of hay on sleighs.
The Press., 1887-09-01

The Thistle in a trial trip down New York bay Monday astonished everybody She drifted rapidly and her windward work was excellent. Her time from the NarrowB to point off Sandy Hook with free wind was one hour and forty-five minutes, and from there back to the Narrows in one hour and fifteen minutes. Some yachts men claim that had the breeze held out the Thistle would have rounded Sandy Hook light-ship and completed the outside been faster time than was made by either the Puritan or Mayfower in the interna- tiOnal races.
The Press., 1887-09-01
A T Court of Probate holden at Stafford, A ni.t.i..

A T Court of Probate holden at Stafford, A within and for the District of Stafford, the 80tI day of August, A. D., 1887.
 Present. JAM ES F. CHAMBERLAIN, Esq, Judge. Om motion of Marcia A. West, executrix on the estate of Daniel r. Fairman late of Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the the administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by ad- vertsing once in newspaper published in Stafford and by posting copy thereof on the public sgn-pos in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record
 M. B. FISK, Clerk
The Press., 1887-09-01
M APFlRd,

Mashapaug, Aug, 28th, by Rev. T., O. Den- man, Daniel Thompson of New Brunswick and Emma Hudson of Mashapaug
The Press., 1887-09-01
F. WAYLAND PRESToN. .AUCTIoNEER.

THO BE SOLD AT AUCTION on 1 Tuesday, Sept. 2O.1SS9, ,the farm known as Perry Potters old far consisting of 19O acres o uated on fine eminence free from fogs and malaria upwards of hundred of fruit trees, fine trout stream through portion of the farm, soil good and adapted to all kinds of farming. Wagon shed and henneres also the whole of the household fur, niture and effects the place. including IS tons good hay, quantity of bnckwheat, business wagon, sleigh horse, harness and buggy 2-horse moving machine about 100 hens and chicks, and variety of articles too numerous to mention. Terms. Personal proper ty, cash day of sale; the real estate, very easy terms, to be made known on day of sale. For par ticuars and to view apply to E. HARTLEY, on the premises, of the auctoneer Sale positive, rain or shine.
 Sale begins at 10 a. m.
The Press., 1887-09-01
ATa Court of Prohnte holden nt Cove

A T Court of Probate holden at Coven- A try within and for the district of Coventry, on the 30th day of August A. D., 1887.
 Present J. D. WILSON, Judge.
 Estate of Carssa Levce. late of Coventry, in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of Charles w. Tilden, admin- strator the aforesaid estate, praying that the ad to said estate as per application on file fully ap- years, it is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and detcrm- ned at the Probate Office in Coventry in said dis trict, the 1Tth day of September A D., 1887 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, at least two weeks before the day of said hearing. J. D. WILSON, Judge.
The Press., 1887-09-01

MISS DELLA M. NICHOLS, lYk Teacher of Piano. Organ and Theory of Music. Sole Agent for Evers and Pond Pianos for Stafford Springs, Conn.,. and vicinity. Chickering. Hazlett n Hardman and other pianos selected whom desired. Also Mason and Hanin organs.
The Press., 1887-09-01

A. MEDBERY offers at private sale a O quantity of Household Goods, consisting of Chamber Setts Mattresses, Bedding, Chairs, Tables Kitchen Furniture, &c.,. at bargain. TAKEN UP, Aug. 9, brindle heifer calf, 1 spotted with white, which the owner can have by paying charges. "A BARLOW BROS,
 Westford, Conn.,, Aug. 30, 1887. 1sept3w NTANTED- Situation by a reliable AmeriS W can man in grocery or market, or to drive delivery wagon paddiing having had considerable experience cutting and peddling meat. Address 2w F. O. BOX s3, Staffordville, Conn. LNOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Good sec- L ond-hand Carriage. Apply at
 K. A. BUCK & cos. Hardware Store. A stantaneous Process. Pictures copied and en- larged, finished in India Ink or Water Color. Also must be paid for when ordered. 7E. Il. BURR.
The Press., 1887-09-01

~ ROUND BONE, Warranted Pure, deliv. lQ cred al my mlll daily from .. m. 10 . p, m.
 T. O. LAThRoP.
The Press., 1887-09-01

Scribner's Magazine for September gives us another delightful hour in more Thack- cray letters. These are the literary event of the year. We wish they might never end, but they conclude in October. MT. B. H. House contributes real Japanese story of great charm, most fascinating picture of Japanese life, refined and full of delicate humor. And the illustrations are dainty. MT. B. L. w. Wilson furnishes a strikingly illustrated paper on the Modern Nile, and MT. Rainsford gives lovely idea of Camping and. Hunting on the Shoshone MT. Moncure Conway contributes an in teresting historical paper, and the number altogether has great variety and is full of entertainment
The Press., 1887-09-01
Stafford Springs, June 2, 1887. C
nRDER OF NoTIoE.-state of Connect

nRDER OF N0TICE.-State of Connecti- NJ cut, County of Holland, ss. stafford, Aug. 18th, A. D.. 1887. Minnie K. Tonncy George l.. Tcnney.
 Upon the complaint of the said Minnie K. Penney, praying for reasons therein set forth for divorce, now pending before the Superior Court in and for Holland County to be held the let Tuesday of sep- tember, A. D., issI IL appearing to, and beHg found by the subscribing authority, that the said defendant is absent from this State-gone to parts unknown. Therefore orered that notice ot the pendaDcy Of said complaint be given by publishing this order in The Press, newspaper printed in Holland County tstAf ford), two weeks succeesivcly, commencing or he- fore the 25th day of August, A, D. 1ssJ by leaving
 copy of said complaint citation and order of notice August, A. D., 1881.
The Press., 1887-09-01

ENOR SALE or exchange-1 nice double I Carriage cost ss5O, for fib0; new Buggy ooet SitO, for s7b Express Wagon cost tii0 for tSs also Q second hand Carriages, Skeleton BugRya Farm horse or pair of oxen. x. w. BROOKS. laaw
The Press., 1887-09-01
HAVING SOLD OUT my sTooR

Having bought, and already taken posses sion of, the Oriental Tea Store, I am prepared to meet the wants of all of MT. Medberys old customer', and as many new ones as may fa- vor me with their patronage. I intend to keep full stock of WHITE and NEW HOME SEWING MACHINES. Also Needles for all machines. Machines Repaired. Please give me call and oblige
 Your Humble Servant,
 F. A. WEST. Aug. 31st, 1887.
 MT. Medbery will remain in the store for two or three weeks to assist me, and to- settle his accounts.
The Press., 1887-09-01
rINHE OLD STAFFORD SPRINGS
 BAKERY!

The season has come when many good housewives prefer not to do their own baking. Leave your or- ders at the OLD STAND or give them to the driver on his route for FIIsST-CLASH BREAD Of all kinds, PASTRY, CAKE, sc. My bakers men who have years of experience, and their work cannot be excelled in city or country. My wagon will run as follows:
 MoNDAYS-Stafford Springs.
 TUESDAYS-Holow, Hydeville staf f'dvine, Wales. WKDNESDAYS-Staffor Springs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Hollow, StAhUrdville. FRlDAYS-Wilngtop, West Willington, South Willington, Daleville, Depot.
 SATURDAYS (p. m.)-stahord Springs. Meals furnished at my restaurant at an hours. Confectionery, Cigars, Tobacco. s.r. TABLE BOARD. Wedding and other parties furnished.
 LOUIS LETCEISEN.
The Press., 1887-09-01
R s. CONVERSE
FU IMPURE.

Chamber Suits, Mattresses, Feathers, Carpets on Cloths Mirrors, Trunks, vaises, Extension Casoh,
 etcGoods sold on nstallmcnt plan.
The Press., 1887-09-01

lowering of the mercury.
The Press., 1887-09-01

TN COMPLIANCE with an act of the ! Legislature of Connecticut placing companies dealing in Western mortgages under the control of inc Connecticut Savings Bank Commissioners the LOMBARD INVESTMENT COMPANY renders the following statement audited by A. B. Mygatt, National Bank Examiner for Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-01-21

among the myriads of natural curl
osities and wonders that confront the Wis
itor to the coast of the North Pacific
ocean," said gentleman recently re-
turned from trip to that region, moth
ing impressed me so deeply es the gigan-
tic forests of Puget sound. That arm of
the Pacific is 200 miles in length, with a
shore so irregular, and indented so plen-
tifully with bays and deep harbors that
its measurement is over 1900 miles in
extent. Along this whole shore line, and
extending thence on both sides, miles
and miles farther than tie eye can see, is
one vast unbroken area of forest trees
the like of which never saw. A few
sawmills have been erected along the
sound, and although for several years
they have ripped 500,000,000 feet of
lumber from these forests annually, the
spaces made by what seem like ire
mendous inroads on the timber appear
like little garden patches.
The markets for this product Of these
mills in the depths of the Washington
territory wilderness is South America,
Australia, Central America and the Pa
eff, ocean islands. This great belt of
virgin timber covers SO. 0G0, 600 acres. an
area equal to that of the states of Massa-
chusetts. Connecticut. Vermont, and New
Hampshire. The forests are of fir, cedar,
maple and other valuable woods. The
frs comprise two-thirCls of the timber.
An official estimate places the amount of
timber on this belt at 800, 600, 600, 900
feet-enough to last the mills now there
for more than 200 years. The fir trees
grow to the enormous height Of $50 ieet,
and l have seen piles of boards cut from
them, not one board in which was less
than 100 feet long and six wide, without
knot from one end to the other New
York SIM
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-01-21

Capitol. 1t is Of bronze weighs three tons,
and cost the govern uent $4,000, the statue
alone costing - $780, The sculptor was H
X Brown, who died the other day He also
made the statue of Gen. Scott in Scott circle
the i'll fated locality where several statesmen
built fine houses only to be sent back to pri-
vate life by their constituencies 1t is here
Mr.. Blaine lived in Secretary WINDOWS
house. Here Mr.. Robson had a fine
house, and Don Cameron's old house
stands neighbor to it. Minister PEN
dleton's house, now occupied by Secretary
Endicott, is near Scott circle. The statue of
Gen. Greene is Browns best work. 1t is said
to be the best revolutionary likeness yet
made. 1t was provided for by resolution in
the Continental congress, but nothing was
ever done about it until Senator Anthony, Of
Rhode Island, revived interest in the greatest
soldier of his little state, in 1876, and Brown
was commissioned to design the statue. 1t is
supposed that the Continental congress had
no money to pay for Greene's statue and with
the usual neglect of republics, Greene went
unhonored in sculpture until century after
the strugglein which he achieved fame began
The idea of action is pre-eminent in this work
The left hind foot of the horse rests on a can
non ball and the general has his right arm
QUILTED before him in the act of Leading a
body of troops forward to attack The uni
form is Continental and sits gracefully on the
firm, athletic figure. 1t is wonderfully
hlndsome, alert face and form, and to
patriotic Americans the statue should ever
be an object of delight, especially so from the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-01-21

"Go e. rs IL" O. vol r.'lvand'. DER.
Go! o.. thc. is, ia; re- ehou, the
clT.-. ga 't-s lth nd
quito ~.r .~h 10 ,c .,e. wv
hous-; D. ID. SIS, r Ind y.l
not - ID ,.4..l.l. Give Iet.. paper;
| viii mako That Statement l.. " ting"
~ write it for you, if you want"
said Ilori.
Very well. write i'll Write that l
withdraw ~ petition. and propo-e TO re-
main the master of my own house!
Write that | am pleased to have my son
become a good soldier Write it-why
don't You wr.tc;'
1T makes no difference. observed the
officer; without your signatures the
council can't do anything in regard to
the petition.
Every well, then; you can go.
"Glad to find you so much improved
Farmer Schwandhofer, said the official,
as he LETT The room.
Flori was pale as death: the veins in
his temples throbbed; he clenched and
lifted his hands MS if to strike. But he
let them fall again almost instantly, and
said:
II have no need of you! May God
grant that you never feel the need of
me-
And for the last time in his life he
passed the threshold Of his father
house.
Four weeks later he was q soldier. Six
months later he was on guard in a mar
row pathway in the mountains of Here
govina.
The old Schwandhofers became i'll and
melancholy. One day two things were
sent to them-a little baby and letter
with black seal.
The child had been sent to them from
Bronas death chamber; the letter from
the military headquarters at Mostar
They wept over the letter, and then
they smiled at the child.-P. X. Roseg-
ger. Translated for New Orleans Times
Democrat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-01-21

Grape cure is practiced in France
and Germany in the autumn, and is re-
garded as a cure for many diseases due
to high feeding. The patient is given a
pound of grapes to eat the first day. This
amount is added to until the person can
eat five or six pounds a day. The other
food is gradually lessened, and the diet at
last consists entirely Of grapes. 1t cures
obesity and many other conn plants, and
starts the person off on a new lease Of life.
Fruit is necessary in rational diet, and
of immense value in dietetic medicine. -
Boston Budget.